CLEAN : Draconian travel curbs needed to halt spread of virus: scientists

The video discusses the emergence of secondary cases from an index infection and the rapid growth of an epidemic. It emphasizes the need for containment and the implementation of draconian measures to limit population mobility. The speaker highlights the importance of being prepared for the epidemic to potentially become global, urging precautionary actions sooner rather than later.

What is the role of authorities in managing an outbreak?

• To increase the outbreak's impact

• To spread misinformation about the outbreak

• To contain the outbreak and find solutions

• To ignore the outbreak and hope it resolves itself

What is a key characteristic of the epidemic mentioned in the transcript?

• It is stable and under control

• It is growing rapidly and accelerating

• It is growing slowly

• It is decreasing in intensity

What kind of measures are suggested to control the epidemic?

• Measures that increase population mobility

• Substantial and draconian measures

• Minimal and relaxed measures

• No measures are needed

Why is it important to take precautionary steps during an epidemic?

• To ignore the potential global impact

• To prevent the epidemic from becoming a global issue

• To ensure the epidemic becomes global

• To increase the spread of the epidemic

What is the potential risk if precautionary measures are not taken?

• The epidemic may become a global epidemic

• The epidemic will disappear on its own

• The epidemic will remain local

• The epidemic will have no impact